35.0234’ N, 76.6974’ W

Oriental, NC

74°
H 83°
L 65°
SW
7mph
High tide
1:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oriental, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oriental, NC.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 23m at 1:09 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656084
Common Questions About Tides

Oriental, NC Tides - Mar 1832

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:352.17:531.81:32-0.22:18-0.16:396:06New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:182.18:371.92:13-0.22:52-0.26:386:07New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:012.19:222.12:54-0.33:24-0.26:376:08New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:452.110:082.23:37-0.33:55-0.36:366:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:282.010:542.34:21-0.34:28-0.36:346:10Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:132.011:422.35:07-0.25:05-0.36:336:11Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:001.96:00-0.25:49-0.36:326:11Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:342.412:521.87:03-0.16:42-0.36:306:12First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:312.41:501.78:120.07:48-0.26:296:13First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:312.32:511.79:180.08:59-0.26:276:14First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:312.33:531.710:230.010:12-0.26:266:15Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:322.34:551.811:25-0.111:24-0.36:256:16Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:322.45:551.912:21-0.26:236:16Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:272.46:492.012:27-0.31:12-0.36:226:17Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:182.47:402.21:24-0.41:59-0.36:216:18Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:072.38:292.32:16-0.42:44-0.36:196:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:542.29:172.33:07-0.43:27-0.36:186:20Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:402.110:042.43:56-0.34:09-0.36:166:20Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:252.010:492.34:43-0.34:49-0.26:156:21Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:091.911:332.35:29-0.25:27-0.16:136:22Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:531.86:160.06:070.06:126:23Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:192.212:391.77:080.16:510.16:116:24Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:082.11:281.68:030.27:440.26:096:24Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:002.02:201.58:580.38:400.26:086:25Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:532.03:131.59:510.39:360.26:066:26Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:462.04:071.610:440.310:350.26:056:27Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:402.05:011.711:350.311:320.26:046:28Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:322.05:521.812:200.26:026:28Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:202.16:392.012:230.112:590.16:016:29Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:052.27:242.21:090.01:340.05:596:30New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:492.28:092.31:53-0.12:08-0.15:586:31New Moon31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656084)

Common Questions About Oriental, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Oriental, NC?

Oriental, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 31% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Oriental, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Oriental, NC?

Tide predictions for Oriental, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Oriental, NC?

Tide data for Oriental, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656084. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656084.

What is the moon phase in Oriental, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oriental, NC is First Quarter (31% illuminated). This places Oriental, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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